Shocking figures reveal 45 assaults on West Yorkshire Police officers in the last week

There were 45 assaults on West Yorkshire Police officers in the last week, according to the West Yorkshire Police Federation.

14 officers were punched, 12 were kicked and eight were spat at, figures revealed.

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Five officers were grappled, three headbutted, two bitten and one received a blade injury.

There were also three assaults on police staff.

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